Job Description

DescriptionTHE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.THE OPPORTUNITYExplore the pivotal role of Assessment Manager within our Assessor\'s Office, where you will lead operations and activities across diverse divisions, including property appraisals, compliance audits, and customer service. This management-level position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in property taxation laws, oversee the development and implementation of policies, and enhance departmental efficiencies. With a focus on strategic management and collaborative team leadership, you will ensure effective assessment processes and contribute significantly to meeting the county\'s needs. Join us in a role where your professional skills will impact our community and help shape our future assessment strategies.The selected candidates will have the opportunity to:

• Plan, organize, and direct the operations and activities of assigned division(s) of the Assessor\'s Office; assure that property assessment programs, projects, and activities comply with established property taxation laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain assessment roll processing timelines and priorities as assigned; estimate time, personnel, and resource requirements for assessment processes, operations, and activities; monitor the progress of assessment workload and modifies activities to meet established objectives and timelines as appropriate; review completed projects to assure proper quality control.
• Monitors and evaluate division activities for effectiveness and operational efficiency; respond to staff and public input concerning division and functional needs and issues; assist in the development and implementation of new revenue and taxation laws, programs, policies, and procedures to enhance effectiveness and operational efficiency of assessment processing and activities.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interviews and recommends candidates for hiring; recommend transfers, promotions, reassignments, terminations, and disciplinary actions; oversee the development and implementation of training functions.
• Respond to inquiries requiring detailed and technical information concerning related laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to assessment programs, compliance, personnel, and assigned duties.
• Participate in the resolution of assessment reviews and issues related to property tax regulation; represent the County Assessor before the Assessment Appeals Boards; represents the Department at various groups, boards, commissions, and other functions as directed.
• Collaborate with assessment systems staff regarding the design, development, and implementation of computer and other automated systems to enhance the efficiency of departmental activities as required.
• Manage tasks associated with the continuous preparation, updating, and maintenance of assessment roll and supplemental roll information.
• Manage departmental forms and records management systems; and coordinate the maintenance and use of State Board of Equalization-mandated forms, procedures, and rules.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description .Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.Four (4) years of full-time increasingly responsible operations management, office management, or assessment experience with a focus on property assessment work involving automated computer systems. Two (2) years of the required experience must include the supervision or management of staff.Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver\'s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Candidates must obtain a permanent Property Tax Appraiser certificate issued by the CA State Board of Equalization within 12 months of being hired. The certificate eligibility requirements are found

or by going to , and are in addition to the experience requirements of the job specification.to view the Assessment Manager minimum qualifications, as well as the physical environmental and working conditions.SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the \'Apply\' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click \'Accept\'.If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at .to get tips for applying with the County.RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.Best-Qualified Evaluation (Pass/Fail/Weighted): A best-qualified evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant\'s ability to continue (pass/fail) in the recruitment process and rank (weighted 100%) for referral to specific vacancies. Only candidates who are determined to be the best-qualified and the highest-ranked, based on responses to supplemental questions, will be referred to the Assessor\'s Office for selection. The supplemental questions will be available when an application is submitted and must be completed at the time of application.The information in the responses to supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the applicant\'s education, training, and experience using a pre-determined formula. The subject matter experts who will rate candidates\' responses are not granted access to the candidate\'s application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.For more information on the recruitment process,Based on the department\'s needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Assessment Manager. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Assessor\'s Office, located in Placerville, CA.

for Frequently Asked QuestionsThe County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click for more information.CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!For your Health and Well-Being:MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSAEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Basic Life InsuranceLong Term Disability (LTD)Discounts on gym membershipsFor your Financial Future:CalPERS RetirementDeferred Compensation (457) PlansOptional Life InsuranceFor your Work/Life Balance:Paid HolidaysFloating HolidaysVacation and sick leave accruals To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located .Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

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